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The Business of Water

Water demand is growing for use in agriculture, industry, cooking, energy production - the list goes on and on. And we use a lot of it.

Nasdaq: ERII | Oct 28, 2009

Look overseas when domestic markets send mixed signals

When the U.S. stock market is flashing mixed messages, like it has been lately, I return my attention to looking for good entry prices.

NYSE: TTM | Oct 26, 2009

Consumer small-caps hitching a ride

Small-cap companies are overlooked and underappreciated by many investors because it's not economical for analysts to follow them. Until the companies start to break-out, and then they are all the...

Nasdaq: GMCR | Oct 23, 2009

Why $80 a Barrel is Now the Support Level for Oil

The rise in oil prices, and many other commodities prices for that matter, has many wondering if the market is too bullish given that economic growth is uncertain.

AMEX: AEZ | Oct 22, 2009

The Banks' Message

For the most part, the big banks have now reported earnings. And there's a lot to digest. But when we're done with today's discussion, I believe we'll have a strong handle on a big opportunity for...

NYSE: MPG | Oct 21, 2009

Tech Stocks Gain Ahead of Apple (AAPL) Earnings

All the major indicies are pushing 1% gains after the weekend break, despite mixed results in the early morning.

Nasdaq: AUTC | Oct 19, 2009

China Natural Gas (CHNG) Continues To Climb

China Natural Gas sees a recent positive response by investors to its expansion plans that has the stock moving now.

Nasdaq: CHNG | Oct 14, 2009

Dow 10,500 Won't Be a Straight Line

Intel (Nasdaq:INTC) reported excellent earnings last night, as I expected. The chip-maker beat on revenues and earnings per share.

Nasdaq: INTC | Oct 14, 2009

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Announces Joint Venture with Ocean Power (OPTT)

Yesterday, after Energy Conversion Devices (Nasdaq:ENER) put in a solid 15% move, I suggested that we put solar stocks on our radar. I should have thrown a wider net, though. There are no solar...

NYSE: LMT | Oct 13, 2009

China Natural Gas (CHNG) Continues to Move Higher

Despite the fears that China has a serious lending bubble exaggerating growth and threatening its economy, Chinese stocks continue to be attractive. On Friday, we noticed another set of Chinese...

Nasdaq: CHNG | Oct 12, 2009

A Quick Look Back for a Full Look Ahead

Dow 10,000 is less than 100 points away this morning. Who'd a thunk it? Just 6 months ago, when the Dow closed at 6,547 on March 9, it seemed as though the world was coming to an end.

AMEX: GHM | Oct 12, 2009

Sector Trend: China; Watch CHNG and Ignore CAGC

Watching the daily Top Gainers list for what I like to call "investment-grade" companies is a worthwhile exercise. Over the last few weeks, we've uncovered a few stocks that would have made money....

Nasdaq: CAGC | Oct 09, 2009

Crisis of Confidence Overcome

We're seeing a fundamental condition for economic recovery play out - confidence. I've said it before - an economic system is, at its heart, a belief system. For there to be growth, Americans must...

Nasdaq: GPOR | Oct 09, 2009

Sector Trends: Oil & Gas

In the September 30 edition of SmallCapInvestor Daily, we also noted the sector trend of small oil & gas companies that are making big gains. One of my Top Gainers rules for finding good stocks is...

NYSE: MG | Oct 08, 2009

Earnings Season Starts with a Bang

Today looks like an easy one: solid earnings from Alcoa (NYSE:AA) + lower than expected initial jobless claims = higher stock prices.

NYSE: AA | Oct 08, 2009

Upside for Retail?

High-end retailer Talbot's (NYSE:TLB) made the Top Gainers list with a 16% move on an analyst upgrade. The Friedman, Billings & Ramsey analyst gave the stock a $13 price target, a significant step...

Nasdaq: VRSK | Oct 07, 2009

Ian Wyatt Interviews Louis Navellier

| Oct 07, 2009

Gold and the New World Currency for Oil

| Oct 07, 2009

Gold and the U.S. Dollar

| Oct 06, 2009

Depomed (DEPO) up 29% on Trials

| Oct 05, 2009

Screening the Top Gainers

| Oct 02, 2009

Were Yesterday's Losses in Financials the Start of the Correction?